As names rose onto the list, others were bound to fall off.
Though only a handful of names had appeared, and none ranked particularly high, the information they revealed was thought-provoking.
Because Ancient Era cultivators had appeared. The fact that these Ancient Era geniuses could also make the list meant that the vast will of heaven and fortune of this world had basically gathered upon the rankings.
Over three thousand names was far too few.
A mere drop in the ocean.
Across the countless great worlds, as vast as drifting mist and radiant clouds, the geniuses of the present age were as numerous as crucian carp crossing a river—beyond counting.
And now there were the variables of the Ancient Era as well. Anyone with eyes could see how fierce the competition would become.
"The variables have arrived."
"Now that even Ancient Era variables have appeared, could those immortals also rise from the dead and return?"
"If that really happens, will this Nine Heavens cultivation world end up with another Nine Heavens cultivation world?"
"The Ancient Era had six heavens, and quite a few worlds were shattered. Even as variables, it probably will not be that outrageous."
"Immortals may not appear either, right? Wasn't it said that immortals fell like rain and could not be revived?"
"Who knows how these variables will unfold? But these cultivators are undoubtedly Ancient Era cultivators. I've encountered some Ancient Era sects here in the Northern Heaven Continent as well."
"Now that heaven and earth are expanding so broadly and so quickly, some places have suddenly gained these sects."
"I've spoken with some cultivators. They seem to think this place is some kind of Mirage Tower illusion..."
News spread through Floating Light with extreme speed.
Golden Jade Ruyi Tower, Heavenly Brow Mountain, All-Immortal Gate, the ancient